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COMM06041 2016 Personal Learning and Development

General Details

Full Title
Personal Learning and Development
Transcript Title
Personal learning and Develop
Code
COMM06041
Attendance
75 %
Subject Area
COMM - Communication
Department
BUS - Business
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Colette Armstrong, Mary Gilmartin, Mairead McCann, Sarah OBeirne, Siobhan O'Dea
Programme Membership
SG_BACCO_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting L6 SG_BOFFI_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Office Administration SG_BADMN_B07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Business Administration L7 SG_BBUSI_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business SG_BBUSS_B07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Business L7 SG_BFINA_H08 201600 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Finance and Investment SG_BEMBE_G07 201600 Bachelor of Business Embedded Award BB L7 in Finance and Investment SG_BEMBE_G06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Embedded Award BB(Hons) Finance and Investment SG_BEMBE_G07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Embedded award of BB Ab-initio L8 SG_BEMBE_G06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Embedded award of BB Ab-initio L8 SG_BTOUR_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism SG_BTOUR_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BTOUR_B07 201900 Bachelor of Business in Business in Tourism with Event Management SG_BBUSI_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business L8 (Ab-initio)
Description

This module is designed to introduce the students to the Higher Education environment and to develop learning and study skills early in their undergraduate career. The module will motivate students to develop a more independent, reflective and self-managed approach to study, learning, and time management.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Develop an independent, self-managed, reflective approach to study

2.

To plan their time more effectively

 

3.

Have confidence in learning, study, academic writing and approaches to finding information

4.

Be familiar with the Higher education learning Culture

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module will be taught through lectures, group work, presentations, in-class exercises.

Module Assessment Strategies

Thia module will be assessed through student written submission, skill demonstration and examination.

Repeat Assessments

Students should complete any failed elements.

Indicative Syllabus

  • Self review - assessing your skills and learning needs
  • How to study - reading, taking notes, where and when to study
  • Taking charge of your time - organising life and work - time management
  • Tackling tests - examinations and assignments
  • Academic integrity - writing skills
  • Personal & professional development - developing a personal development plan & CV

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
70 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
30 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Continuous Assessment: Talk & Jigsaw Reading Continuous Assessment Assessment 20 % OnGoing 1,3,4
2 Individual Project-Personal Development Planning & CV Continuous Assessment Individual Project 20 % Week 6 1,2,3,4
3 Written Report Continuous Assessment Written Report 30 % Week 11 1,2,3,4

End of Semester / Year Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Examination Final Exam Closed Book Exam 30 % End of Semester 1,3,4
             
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Flat Classroom lecture 1 Weekly 1.00
Tutorial Flat Classroom Tutorial 2 Weekly 2.00
Independent Learning UNKNOWN Independent learning 3 Weekly 3.00
Independent Learning Computer Laboratory Resource 1 Weekly 1.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Recommended Reading
2009-11-01 The Business Skills Handbook Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
ISBN 1843982188 ISBN-13 9781843982180

Employers are criticizing the lack of transferable skills that new graduates have and the pressure is on for business schools to produce graduates with employable skills. UK 'Widening Participation' initiatives have also resulted in students with a wider variety of learning experiences and abilities. "The Business Skills Handbook" will equip business students with the study skills, interpersonal skills and professional skills that they need for successful study and employment. The text is packed with examples and case studies relevant to a range of business settings, including HRM, marketing and finance, so that students can truly understand how the skills they are learning apply in practice.

Recommended Reading
2013 Study Skills Handbook Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 1137289252 ISBN-13 9781137289254
Recommended Reading
2015-02-05 Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability (Palgrave Study Skills) Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 1137426527 ISBN-13 9781137426529

Each chapter encourages students to think reflectively about personal, academic and career goals and to plan a path to success. Rich in activities that develop valuable career skills, this revised and updated third edition has two new chapters on 'Taking charge of your life, learning and career' and 'What do employers really want?'.

Module Resources

URL Resources

https://www.ncirl.ie/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=sgdJgxYbWlg=&portalid=0

Other Resources

Computer lab for library workshop

Computer Lab for access to EPIGIEUM

Additional Information

None